Council Candidate
Rich Hussey
Council Candidate
Rich Hussey
Meet Council Candidate Rich Hussey
Rutherford resident for 8 years
Married to Elissa Hernandez Hussey, life-long Rutherfordian and St. Mary High School Class of '06
Sons Henry and Archer attend Lincoln School and Ford (born this summer)
Employment:
Fortinet, Cybersecurity Consulting & Sales
Education:
St. Peter's Prep High School
Georgetown University, Bachelors Degree in Government, Captain of the Georgetown University Football Team
As dedicated parents in this community, some of you may also affectionately know me as "Coach Donuts." At least that's what I'm known as to some many of the kids and families I've gotten to coach in Rutherford. I believe that in order to understand what your community needs, you need to be a very active participant in it, not just in sports, but in all facets of the community.
I've had the privilege of being raised by a long line public servants (police and teachers). Although I didn't find myself on the same career path as my parents and grandparents, they taught me the value of being a service-minded citizen. Since joining my wife's family and starting my own here in Rutherford, I have jumped at every opportunity to become involved in our community whenever possible. It's simply a way of life for us.
My interest in civics began in college - while studying at Georgetown, I spent my summers working for the Jersey City DPW. I was able to study the learn the intricacies of government while getting to experience and understand the impact of local municipal work first hand.
If you choose me as your elected Borough representative, I will fold my understanding of government into my already active involvement in town in a way that will benefit us all.
I ask for your support so I can serve the community in a way that is respectful to the past supports responsible growth.
Contributions to Rutherford & Volunteer Experience
• Board Member of the Rutherford Education Foundation
• Title 1 Committee Parent Rep for Lincoln School (Advises on how our district directs money received from the State of New Jersey)
• Coaches Rutherford Youth baseball, soccer and basketball
• Lincoln School Class Parent